Healthcare providers have a moral and professional responsibility to ensure that the care they provide to patients is safe and delivers results in line with internationally recognised outcomes. As the first overseas branch of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai continuously strives to maintain and further grow the positive reputation of… Continue reading Joint Commission International (JCI) Accredited Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai highlights the importance of quality of care in a healthcare setting
Optic neuritis
This blog has been contributed by Dr. Salma Yassine, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Paediatric & Neuro-ophthalmology What is optic neuritis? Optic neuritis occurs when our immune system mistakenly targets the substance covering your optic nerve, resulting in inflammation and damage to the myelin. This disrupts electrical impulses that travel from the eye to the brain, causing… Continue reading Optic neuritis
What you need to know about Cataracts
Cataracts are among the most frequently diagnosed eye conditions at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, and one of the leading causes of progressive vision impairment in the ageing population. While they are a natural part of the ageing process and, in most cases, highly treatable, many patients have questions about what cataracts mean for their vision… Continue reading What you need to know about Cataracts